Potowomut Pond

Low HazardPoor ConditionEmergency Action Plan: No

Location

StateRhode Island
CountyWashington
Nearest CityNORTH KINGSTOWN
River/StreamPOTOWOMUT RIVER
Coordinates41.63014, -71.45399

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height10 ft
Dam Height10 ft
Dam Length294 ft
Year Completed1885 (141 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage68 acre-ft
Max Storage68 acre-ft
Normal Storage54 acre-ft
Surface Area17 acres
Drainage Area23 sq mi
Max Discharge680 cfs

Ownership & Safety

PurposeFish and Wildlife Pond
OwnerRI DEM FISH & WILDLIFE
Owner TypeState
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentPoor
Emergency Action PlanNo

Identifiers

NID IDRI02304
Federal IDRI02304
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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